Mazda is a somewhat traditional brand that is committed to combustion engines fervently. In fact, it is known that he is working on a new compression ignition six cylinder as the four-cylinder Skyactiv-X engine. But that does not mean that they neglect electrification. The clear example has been the launch of the Mazda MX-30, the first electric of the new era (although the Mazda Carol EV prototype was previously there), which could now receive news.
One of the biggest controversies around this electric crossover was its autonomy. With a range of 200 kilometers, many users thought it would fall short, while the Japanese manufacturer justified its decision. In any case, they are now considering equipping the MX-30 with a rotary engine that works as a range extender for electrical mechanics. One of those projects that they have been working on for years and that could finally see the light in a production model.
The truth is that the history of the rotary engine in Mazda is most striking, being one of the few manufacturers who opted for this peculiar mechanical configuration. Due to the impossibility of bringing the Wankel engine as the main propulsion unit of their cars, they have been working on it as a small generator for a long time. It would be a single rotor motor that would not move the wheels, it would only serve to generate energy to power the batteries and to enjoy greater autonomy.
The Japanese already had a Mazda 2 prototypes with a similar system that seems to have worked quite well. Now it is confirmed that they are planning to bring the newspaper as a range extender for the MX-30 this year. It would be good news for those potential buyers who think that the 200 kilometers of autonomy are scarce. In this way, the small 35.5 kWh battery that equips this model would not be so questioned.